CHENNAI: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has issued a whip ordering its party MPs to attend the Lok Sabha sessions on December 13 and 14 (today and tomorrow), as some important legislative business is likely to be discussed, said a Daily Thanthi report. They have been asked to be present in the lower House ahead of the rare Constitution debate which is all set to take place in the Lok Sabha on December 13 and 14, and in the Rajya Sabha on December 16 and 17. The discussion is being held to ...Read More
Bijapur: Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Friday, a senior police official said. The gunfight took place in the morning in the forest of Nendra and Punnur villages when a team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation, Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav told PTI. After the exchange of fire stopped, bodies of two Naxalites, one 12 bore rifle and other Maoist-related materials were recover...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) Subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO may soon be able to withdraw money from their accounts through ATMs, a top official said. Union Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra has reportedly stated in a media report that the labour ministry is upgrading information technology infrastructure to provide enhanced services to the Indian workforce. She further said that claimants, beneficiaries or insured individuals will be able to access their claims through an ATM. According ...Read More
India's Indigenous Light Tank: A Key Weapon System For High-Altitude Combat Friday, December 13, 2024 by Indian Defence News India's indigenous light tank, Zorawar, represents a significant advancement in the country's defence capabilities, particularly for operations in high-altitude regions. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and supported by various Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Zorawar is desi...Read More
Kochi, Dec 13 (VOICE) Film Director P. Balachandrakumar, one of the key witnesses in the infamous 2017 Kerala actress abduction case, passed away at a private hospital on Friday morning.He had been suffering from kidney and heart-related ailments. His passing away comes at a time when the trial in the actress abduction case is in its final stages. The case took a turn when hugely popular actor Dileep was questioned and after a few rounds of questioning was arrested in 2017. Dileep was in jail ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday granted conditional future bail to former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee in a money laundering case related to the cash-for-job scam. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said that Chatterjee shall be released on February 1, 2025 subject to the trial court framing charges before the winter vacation and examination of vulnerable witnesses by the second and third week of January 2025. Also Read | Atul Subhash Suicide Case: Wi...Read More
Mumbai, Dec 13 (VOICE) On the second anniversary of "Mardaani 2", Rani Mukerji along with Yash Raj Films' has officially announced that it is making the third installment of the franchise, where the actress is set to reprise the role of the daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. Rani said, "I'm thrilled to announce that we are starting shooting of Mardaani 3 in April 2025!" She shared that it is always special to wear the police uniform and play a character that has only given her love. "I'm prou...Read More
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 13 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader ST Hasan on Friday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' rule was not possible in the country with the various cultures and laws present. "The One Nation, One Election rule is not possible in our country. Our country has a lot of different cultures and religious laws. There is a huge conspiracy behind it... Indirectly, only the centre will rule. They are trying to change the Constitution. They are talking about...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 13 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday slammed the "One Nation, One Election" bill, calling it the biggest threat to democracy. He also accused the BJP of forming government in Maharashtra by manipulating EVMs. Addressing a press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said, "No proper amendment or research has been done about it. Modi ji always speaks his Mann ki Baat. He never thinks about what is in the mind of the public or what is in t...Read More
Guwahati, Dec 13: India must address the issue of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh through diplomatic means, as using any other means is neither viable nor advisable, according to former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria. In an exclusive interview with The Assam Tribune, Bisaria emphasised that the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh were a significant concern for India, both from a humanitarian and a political perspective. He recalled the massive influx of refugees in 1971,...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): After the Union Cabinet approved the 'One Nation One Election' bill, National Spokesperson of BJP CR Kesavan, on Friday welcomed this decision and emphasised that every Indian should welcome this move. He stated that the revolutionary transformation would restore the spirit and sanctity of the Constitution. "One Nation One Election will reclaim the spirit and sanctity of our Constitution which was betrayed when Congress broke and shattered the synchronous ...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], December 13 (ANI): Karnataka Legislative Council LoP Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Friday expressed support for the 'One Nation, One Election' and questioned the opposition's protests against the proposal. Narayanaswamy said that 'One Nation, One Election' will ease the government's financial burden and reduce election costs, urging everyone to support the initiative. Speaking to ANI, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy said, "Why are they (opposition) protesting (One Nation One...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes left-handed batter Travis Head is well on his way to becoming one of the batting greats of the modern-day game. Head was named Player of the Match after scoring a stunning 140 off 141 balls to help Australia beat India by ten wickets in the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval and help the hosts' level the five-match series at 1-1. Head has been India's nemesis over the last 18 months - making magnificent 163 in ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 13 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday granted conditional future bail to former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee in a money laundering case related to the cash-for-job scam. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said that Chatterjee shall be released on February 1, 2025 subject to the trial court framing charges before the winter vacation and examination of vulnerable witnesses by the second and third week of January 2025. The top court said upon his release Chatt...Read More
Mumbai: Nayanthara, popularly known as the Lady Superstar of Indian cinema, recently addressed her decision to debut in Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster Jawan. While fans were disappointed with her limited screen time in the film, Nayanthara revealed her reasons for taking on the role during an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. "I did Jawan only because I love Shah Rukh sir," Nayanthara confessed, crediting the Bollywood superstar for encouraging her to step into Hindi cinema. S...Read More
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai received a bomb threat email on Friday, police said. Police have registered a case against an unknown accused in connection with the bomb threat and started an investigation. "A threatening email was received on the official website of the Reserve Bank of India. The email was in Russian language, warned to blow up the bank. A case has been registered against an unknown accused in Mata Ramabai Marg (MRA Marg) police station. Investigation into t...Read More
Indian chess prodigy D. Gukesh created history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion at just 18, defeating reigning champion Ding Liren 7.5-6.5. The Chennai native is only the second Indian to achieve this milestone, following Viswanathan Anand. Celebrities like Kangana Ranaut, S.S. Rajamouli, Chiranjeevi, and Jr. NTR flooded social media with congratulations, celebrating Gukesh's phenomenal achievement and hailing it as a proud moment for India....Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 13 (ANI): AIUDF MLA and Party General Secretary Dr Rafiqul Islam responded to the Union Cabinet's approval of the 'One Nation, One Election' and labelled the bill "very difficult and almost impossible" to implement effectively, questioning its sustainability given the country's vast and diverse political landscape. The AIUDF MLA claimed that the BJP lacks the majority to pass the bill in Parliament and suggested it might be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Co...Read More
Friday, 13 December 2024 () Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari candidly admitted India's failure to reduce road fatalities, with 1,72,289 deaths recorded in 2023, the highest globally. Speaking in Lok sabha, Gadkari acknowledged rising accidents, inadequate progress in road safety goals, and the urgent need for behavioural change. He also highlighted the cashless treatment scheme for crash victims....Read More
Baroda Squad: Shashwat Rawat, Abhimanyu Singh Rajput, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya(c), Shivalik Sharma, Bhanu Pania, Vishnu Solanki(w), Atit Sheth, Mahesh Pithiya, Lukman Meriwala, Akash Maharaj Singh, Bhargav Bhatt, Mitesh Patel, Ninad Ashvinkumar Rathva, Shubham Shyamsunder Sharma, Soyeb Sopariya, Chintal Gandhi, Jyotsnil Singh, Raj Limbani, Lakshit Toksiya...Read More
Baroda vs Mumbai (Baroda Cricket Team vs Mumbai Cricket Team) SMAT 2024 Semifinal 1 Live Score: Follow all the live updates from semifinal match between Baroda and Mumbai. Baroda vs Mumbai (Baroda Cricket Team vs Mumbai Cricket Team) SMAT 2024 1st semifinal LIVE score: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first semifinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Krunal Pandya-led Baroda is up against Shreyas Iyer's Mumbai in the first last-four match, which is taking place at the M Chinnaswamy S...Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted mostly cloudy skies on Friday. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to hover between 18 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively. Bengaluru: The city witnessed the sunrise at 06:33 am, and the sun is scheduled to set at 5:55 pm. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city is set to experience moderate, mostly cloudy skies, and it will likely remain the same throughout the day. The minimum and maxim...Read More
Noida: Following the issues faced by Amrapali, Jaypee Infratech, and Unitech, Supertech Limited's stalled projects have now been handed over to the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC). On Thursday, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) issued an important ruling that assigns NBCC the responsibility of completing 16 unfinished projects from Supertech. The builder's rights for these projects have been terminated. According to reports, NCLAT approved the revised proposa...Read More
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reportedly received a bomb threat. On Thursday afternoon, an official email of ... The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reportedly received a bomb threat. On Thursday afternoon, an official email of the RBI was targeted with a threatening message. The email, written in Russian, claimed that the Reserve Bank would be bombed. Following this, the MRA (Mata Ramabai Ambedkar) Marg Police Station has registered a case against an unidentified individual. This email,...Read More
"I expect the same effect when the Women's HIL begins with four teams this year. This will be a good opportunity for players who could not make the cut for the National Camp to showcase their potential and grow under different coaches. "It will also help strengthen the conveyor belt of talent coming into the Indian women's hockey team." A veteran of 317 matches with 158 goals, the 32-year-old will lead the forward line of Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in the inaugural edition. "When the HIL was r...Read More
Hails Dravidian values as victorious, notes Kalaignar's absence with sadness Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin emphasised the need to continue Periyar's legacy by fighting caste and gender inequalities during the inauguration of the renovated Thanthai Periyar Memorial and Periyar Library at Vaikom, Kottayam, in Kerala. The memorial and library, established in honour of social activist and politician E V Ramasamy, popularly known as Periyar, was inaugurated as part of the 100-year anniversary...Read More
Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha and Union minister JP Nadda on Thursday said that the Chair should not be questioned or criticised about admissibility, calling it contempt of the House and Chairman. He also condemned Mallikarjun Kharge for criticising the Chair in a press conference the day before, calling it wrong. "The Chair cannot be questioned with regard to admissibility or for any other purposes. The Chairman's ruling cannot be questioned or criticised; to do so is contempt of the Hou...Read More
SS vs NC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 Big Cricket League T20 2024 Expert Advice: Southern Spartans will be taking on Northern Challengers in the first match of the Big Cricket League T20 2024 at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Vesu, Surat on 12th December at 7:30 PM IST. Get the best SS vs NC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the Big Cricket League T20 2024. Expert analysis and more. The Big Cricket League T20 2024 is se...Read More
Diljit Dosanjh has released the teaser of his next song, Don, on Thursday, and fans were pleasantly surprised to see it feature a voiceover by Shah Rukh Khan. While Diljit didn't reveal much while dropping the 30-second teaser, it was enough to get the internet pumped. (Also Read: 'No non-veg, no alcohol': Diljit Dosanjh's Indore concert meets Bajrang Dal demands) The video features Diljit getting down from a helicopter and riding a yacht. It also has a voiceover by Shah Rukh, who says, "Puraan...Read More
Gujarat Giants has appointed Pravin Tambe as the bowling coach, ahead of the 2025 season of the Women's Premier League. The team also announced the appointment of Daniel Marsh as its new batting coach while Michael Klinger, who joined the team last season, will continue to be the head coach. Tambe came into the limelight when he made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut at the age of 41 with Rajasthan Royals. He also brings substantial coaching experience. Previously, he has worked with IPL t...Read More